Panther Chameleon vs Variable Chafer

Furcifer pardalis compared with Gnorimus variabilis

Key Differences

• Panther Chameleon is Least Concern while Variable Chafer is Extinct.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Panther Chameleon	Variable Chafer
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Reptilia (Reptiles)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Squamata (Lizards & Snakes)	Coleoptera (Beetles)
Family	Chamaeleonidae (Chameleons)	Scarabaeidae
Genus	Chamaeleo (Chameleons)	Gnorimus
Species	Furcifer pardalis	Gnorimus variabilis

Evolutionary Relationship

Panther Chameleon and Variable Chafer share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Variable Chafer

EX — Extinct

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Panther Chameleon	Variable Chafer
Diet	Carnivore	—
Average Lifespan	5 years	—
Average Length	45 cm	—
Average Weight	180 g	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Panther Chameleon

Habitat

Typically found in diverse ecosystems where prey species are available.

Range

Found in Madagascar.

Variable Chafer

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Switzerland.

Panther Chameleon

The panther chameleon is native to Madagascar and is one of the most colorful reptiles. Males display vivid colors.